My Kid Can't Spell

by Gentry, J. Richard, Ph.D.

• ISBN13: 9780435081355
• ISBN10: 0435081357
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1996-12-02
• Publisher: Heinemann

Summary

There are plenty of books on spelling instruction for teachers, but what about parents who want to play a more active role in their children's education? In this book Richard Gentry offers timely and practical guidance that every parent can use.

Author Biography

Nationally and internationally respected for his work in spelling education, J. RICHARD GENTRY brings the same talent for research synthesis, balance, and classroom-based common sense to clarify best practice for balanced reading. His one-day balanced reading workshop brings to bear a twenty-five year career in reading education. A former elementary school reading teacher, clinician for children with reading disabilities, and director of university reading centers, Richard has guided hundreds of children to read successfully and hundreds of teachers to adopt balanced reading instructional practice. Richard is well known for his successful work in teacher staff development. Among Richard's numerous articles and books, Spel...is a Four Letter Word, Teaching Kids to Spell, and My Kid Can't Spell!, are available from Heinemann, these provide accessible and practical guidance for teachers and parents.

Table of Contents

Spelling Right from the Start<BR>

Is Your Kindergartner or First Grader Developmentally on Track?<BR>

The Spelling Guideposts<BR>

How Well Does Your Child in Second Through Eighth Grade Spell?<BR>

Is Your Child on Grade Level?<BR>

Can Your Child Visualize Words?<BR>

How to Identify a Really Bad Spelling Lesson<BR>

Spelling and Academic Disaster<BR>

Supporting Your Child's Education Appendixes: A. Spelling Rules B. Spelling Strategies to Use at Home